Cyndee Peters facts for kids
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Cyndee Peters
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Peters inside the Backen Church in 2012
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| Birth name | Cynthia Mana Pettice |
| Born | September 8, 1946 Granite Falls, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Years active | 1973– |
Cyndee Peters is a talented singer and author who was born in the United States but became famous in Sweden. She sings gospel music, which is a type of music with religious themes. Cyndee was born on September 8, 1946, in a place called Granite Falls, North Carolina. Her full name is Cynthia Mana Pettice Strandell.
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Who is Cyndee Peters?
Cyndee Peters is an American-Swedish gospel singer and writer. She has been active in music since 1973. She is well-known for her powerful voice and her inspiring songs.
Her Music and Books
Cyndee Peters has appeared in many TV shows and concerts. She has also written two books. These books are called Timme för Timme, dag för dag (published in 1988) and Vidare (published in 1994). A second edition of her first book came out in 2005.
Melodifestivalen and Eurovision
In 1987, Cyndee Peters took part in a big music competition in Sweden called Melodifestivalen. This contest chooses the song that will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest. Cyndee came in third place with her song När morgonstjärnan brinner. The Eurovision Song Contest is a huge international music event where countries from all over Europe compete.
Life and Achievements
Over the years, Cyndee Peters has worked with many famous artists. These include Liza Minnelli and Natalie Cole. She lived in the Swedish town of Sollentuna for many years. In 2011, she moved back to the United States.
In 2004, Cyndee was given a special honor. She became an honorary member of a Swedish organization called Vasa Order of America. This group helps people of Swedish heritage connect with their culture.
